... I am 35 and been bullemic for 17 years. I recently had a complete physical and the doc said my cholestrol was in the high normal range, bu he was surprised because do to the fact that I keep very little food in my stomach, he thought it would be lower. ... (5 replies)

... cholesterol in your diet.. it's really important for your cells and other stuff.. so cholesterol isn't actually the antichrist we are all taught that it is. I'm not sure what happens when you start eating again.. ... (5 replies)

... That happened to me as well - last November when I was very actively starving and purging what little I ate my cholestral went up to 318. My first thought was what the HELL?? because how can you eat less than 800 calories a day and have high cholestral, I was not eating any junk food - in anorexia mode. It will be interesting to see what others say, by the way I am 43 been... (5 replies)

... was "binge eating." I would actually steal food from my roommates...Anyway, I hated that college and transferred to another large school. THAT SUMMER IS WHEN THE BULIMIA CAME. I told myself there was no way I would allow myself to ever ever gain weight again...I faintly remember attempting to stick my fingers down my throat... ... (4 replies)

... Lovastatin - the Lipitor was expensive because it is not generic. I don't always take it though makes my stomach feel nasty. Does your doc says bulemia raises it too? I have done so much damage to myself with throwing up and starving...its pretty ridiculous - you would think that after you damage your teeth and esophagus you would get a clue or at least get the crap scared out... (5 replies)

... purge cycles of bulimia can affect the entire digestive system and can lead to electrolyte and chemical imbalances in the body that affect the heart and other major organ functions. ... (5 replies)

... I take a bunch of medication for many medical issues. I've been recovered from anorexia and bulimia for 8 years (no purging, or starving for the purpose of losing weight). The medication side effects absolutely kill my appetite. I can stand to lose weight (my metabolism is shot because of eating disorders for 22 years of my 40 years on the planet). The problem is that I just... (2 replies)